File Clerks pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for file clerks is $20.68 an hour ($43,010 a year). About 2,060 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($43,600). Tennessee ranks 24th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for file clerks in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.72 | $26,460 |
| 25% of workers | $17.51 | $36,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.68 | $43,010 |
| 75% of workers | $23.57 | $49,030 |
| 90% of workers | $28.37 | $59,020 |
File Clerks pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $46,990 | 600 |
| Memphis | $43,000 | 400 |
| Knoxville | $41,720 | 240 |
| Clarksville | $40,910 | 40 |
| Jackson | $39,030 | 110 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $38,690 | 40 |
| Morristown | $36,810 | 40 |
| Chattanooga | $36,400 | 240 |
| Johnson City | $36,220 | 60 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for file clerks
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -15.8% over ten years, declining · about 5,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Office Clerks, General | $38,860 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $48,180 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $127,410 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $46,330 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $48,780 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | $51,780 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $56,390 |
| Data Entry Keyers | $40,490 |
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